--- title: "Blues Scotland (SCIO) — check charity number SC049154 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Blues Scotland (SCIO) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC049154. the advancement of education charity based in Scottish Borders. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/blues-scotland-scio retrieved: 2026-08-18T21:50:11.368Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Blues Scotland (SCIO) is a registered charity (number SC049154) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science; the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Blues Scotland (SCIO)? Registered charity number SC049154 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Scottish Borders ## What does Blues Scotland (SCIO) do? Blues Scotland was incorporated to provide a voice, and support for, and improved accessibility to, the Blues music genre (including its family tree). The aforementioned is to help ensure that Blues musicians and non-musicians alike are recognised and included as part of a wider community. ## What causes is Blues Scotland (SCIO) registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Blues Scotland (SCIO) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Blues Scotland (SCIO) is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=blues-scotland-scio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Blues Scotland (SCIO) a legitimate charity? Yes. Blues Scotland (SCIO) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049154) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Blues Scotland (SCIO)'s charity number? Blues Scotland (SCIO)'s charity number is SC049154. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC049154? Search SC049154 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Blues Scotland (SCIO) do? Blues Scotland was incorporated to provide a voice, and support for, and improved accessibility to, the Blues music genre (including its family tree). The aforementioned is to help ensure that Blues musicians and non-musicians alike are recognised and included as part of a wider community. Does Blues Scotland (SCIO) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Blues Scotland (SCIO). This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Blues Scotland (SCIO)? Blues Scotland (SCIO) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC049154).